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EF09 PSO

2009 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2025
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

104,810 mi
Last recorded104,810 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2024
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF09 PSO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2024 104,810 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play and boot perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre bald on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear shock top bushes are separating from bonding (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 26 Sep 2023 96,558 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 94,686 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 52,238 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 49,181 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2020 49,181 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition rear box missing (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 3 May 2019 41,643 miles

rear exhaust box is badly corroded

Fail 2 May 2019 41,641 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed has ply visible in cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed ply visible in cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

rear exhaust box is badly corroded

Pass 14 May 2018 38,106 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre 9s BALD,on outer edge and clse to wear bars. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre close to wear bars (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box and slightly corroded (7.1.2)

Fail 14 May 2018 38,103 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords and outer wall damage around area (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure [175/65/r14] 82t michelins (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre 9s BALD,on outer edge and clse to wear bars. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre close to wear bars (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box and slightly corroded (7.1.2)

Pass 3 May 2017 33,106 miles

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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 3 May 2017 33,106 miles

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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 May 2016 28,416 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 23,769 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 17,162 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 18 Jul 2012 11,166 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Ka?

Based on 8,818,307 MOT tests across 675,715 vehicles.

69.1%
Pass Rate
4,496
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
675,715
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 404,005
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 371,413
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 361,801
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 270,876
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 263,812
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EF09 PSO is a 2009 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2009 Ford Ka models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.5% with a typical mileage of 50,765 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Ka fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 404,005 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EF09 PSO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Ka typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 17 years old, this Ford Ka is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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EF09 PSO is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 27 July 2009.

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